Sourcing Strategist/Senior Buyer

Wilbur-Ellis

91d • $102,800 - $144,020

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Sourcing Strategist/Senior Buyer will assist the Senior Director of Supply Chain with sourcing and purchasing of materials, driving continuous internal procurement improvement, supplier performance, and relationship management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing and supply chain roles, in a manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems and skilled in Material Management modules (MRP/Purchasing).
• Skills in Excel.
• APICS - CPIM or equivalent certification is preferred.
• BS in Supply Chain, Business, or similar degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong procurement and communication skills.
• Cross-functional collaborative experience and an aptitude to build strong rapport and positive/professional working relationships.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in situations requiring a strong sense of urgency.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment with multiple projects/priorities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with plant managers at all manufacturing facilities in the US and Canada, planning and creating purchase orders for raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect spending.
• Work closely at a detailed level with suppliers and manufacturing locations, monitoring inbound raw material movements, resolving day-to-day material flow deviations, and reconciling purchasing/invoicing discrepancies as they arise.
• Assist the Senior Director of Supply Chain in requesting and researching new suppliers, and evaluating suppliers, bids, costs, and quality.
• Prepare cost sheets for sales management across each of the businesses.

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $102,800 - $144,020.
• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees